BMW · Canada · Mod
BMW 5 Series, 7 Series: Engine
Affects BMW 5 Series, 7 Series · 1991 — about 108 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain 535I, 535IA, 735IA, 735ILA vehicles, the nut which secures the throttle valve shaft may not have been tightened with sufficient torque. If the nut were to loosen, it is possible that movement of the throttle valve might be impaired. If this should occur, the vehicle might not decelerate as expected after the gas pedal is released and loos of vehicle control could result. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and affected throttle housings with undertorqued throttle valve retaining nuts will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational